1962 Masters

At the 1962 Masters, the 26th time the tournament was played, Arnold Palmer collected his third Green Jacket.

Winner: Arnold Palmer, 280

Where it was played: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia

Tournament dates: April 5-9, 1962

Leader after first round: Gary Player, 67

Leader after second round: Arnold Palmer, 136

Leader after third round: Arnold Palmer, 205

Notable Notes: Arnold Palmer made a comeback over Augusta National's back nine in the final round, shooting 31 to make up three strokes and tie for the 72-hole lead with Gary Player and Dow Finsterwald. Then, in the playoff, Palmer carded a 68 to beat Player by three strokes. (Finsterwald was a distant third.)

It was the third of Palmer's three Masters victory. It was also the first 3-person playoff in tournament history. Player was the defending champion.